Falling short of a key grade can feel like the future is on pause. Be it GCSE Maths or A level English, our resit tutors work with students who are ready to go again, building the specific understanding and exam technique that the first sitting did not quite get there, in a way that is focused, affordable and entirely built around the exam series ahead.
80% achieve A/B
with 10+ hours
Nov and Jun
attempts covered
100% DBS
checked tutors
Falling short of a key grade can feel like the future is on pause. Be it GCSE Maths or A level English, our resit tutors work with students who are ready to go again, building the specific understanding and exam technique that the first sitting did not quite get there, in a way that is focused, affordable and entirely built around the exam series ahead.
80% achieve A/B with 10+ hours
Nov and Jun both
attempts covered
100% DBS
checked tutors
What sets us apart
These are the commitments behind every session, regardless of subject, exam board or how far from the target grade a student started.
Diagnostic led preparation, starting from what the first paper revealed rather than the whole syllabus. With timed mock sittings under exam conditions built into every programme.
Our tutors specialise in resits, holding degrees from highly recognised universities, DBS checks, and 1,000+ hours of experience each.
Full coverage across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas and Cambridge International, where every tutor is 100% DBS-certified and safeguarding trained.
Fewer than 2 in every 100 applicants are accepted, degree verified, DBS checked and screened. That is what the best GCSE and A level resit tutors look like at Eximus Education.
Winners at the UK Enterprise Awards and UK National Tutoring Awards, three times nominated for Tutoring Provider of the Year at the UK Education Investor Awards.
Lessons are scheduled over a group and offered on a flexible pay-as-you-go basis. Every student receives a free trial lesson before enroling, before making any commitment.
Meet our tutors, see your child’s learning style in action, and decide with confidence
Subjects we cover
Our online resit tuition covers all major GCSE and A Level subjects, including Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more. Whatever subject your child is retaking, we'll match them with specialist support designed for their exam.
‘My son missed a grade 4 in GCSE Maths in June and was sitting the November resit eight weeks later. His tutor identified within the first session exactly which topics had cost him marks and spent every session working through those. He passed in November with a grade 5.’
David
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Parent
‘The timed mock sessions made the biggest difference. I had retaken GCSE maths twice before without a tutor and kept running out of time in the exam. The mocks fixed that and I passed on my third attempt. Thank you Eximus Education’
Jenny
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Parent
‘My daughter had sat GCSE English Language twice and not achieved a grade 4 either time. Her Eximus Education tutor spent the first lesson going through both her previous papers and identifying the patterns in where she lost marks. By the June sitting she achieved a grade 5.’
Fatimah
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Parent
‘I needed to retake A Level Economics to strengthen my UCAS application for the following year. My tutor worked on essay technique and evaluation specifically which is what had let me down in the original sitting. I went from a C to an A.’
Milena
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Parent
‘My daughter missed her A Level chemistry conditional offer by one grade. We started A Level resit tutoring in September and she sat in the summer. She improved from a D to a B and secured her university place.’
Claire
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Parent
Resit students come to us from a range of different situations and with different timelines. Our approach is adapted to whichever category your child falls into, since the preparation required varies considerably depending on how much time is available and what the resit is for.
Students in Year 11 who narrowly missed their GCSE target grades and are retaking in November, or Year 12 students retaking a GCSE alongside the start of their A Level studies.
Students who took A Levels and did not achieve the grades their university offer required, now retaking one or more subjects either as a private candidate or through a resit programme.
Students returning to GCSE or A Level study independently, sitting as private candidates, often to meet the requirements of a specific career or university course.
Students who deferred their university entry and are using the gap year to retake one or more A Level subjects to improve their UCAS tariff or meet a conditional offer.
Key dates
Understanding the resit calendar is essential for planning a preparation programme with the right amount of time. Here is how the year typically runs for resit students in the UK.
GCSE and A Level results are released. Students decide whether to resit and begin planning their next steps.
Entry deadline for November GCSE English Language and Mathematics resits. A Level students typically begin preparation for the summer examination series.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics exams take place. A Level students continue preparing for the summer examinations.
Registration for private candidates sitting GCSE or A Level exams in the May/June series typically opens.
The main examination series for all A Level subjects and all GCSE subjects takes place. This is the primary resit opportunity for A Level students.
How we follow this timeline
A student preparing for a resit is in a different position from one sitting the exam for the first time. That is why Eximus Education follows a different preparation approach that reflects the student's previous performance, identifies where marks were lost, and focuses every lesson on achieving the target grade.
Your previous exam paper provides a clear picture of the topics, question types and skills that need the most attention. Where possible, we use this to build a targeted learning plan from the very first lesson.
Resit success comes from improving weaknesses. Lessons focus on the areas that had the greatest impact on your previous grade, helping students make measurable progress in less time.
Our tutors teach students how to structure answers, manage exam time and meet the expectations of the mark scheme to maximise every available mark. We even advise you with tips and tricks so you can score better.
Regular timed past papers help students build confidence and improve performance under pressure. Every paper is reviewed in detail so mistakes become opportunities to improve before exam day.
Whether the aim is achieving a GCSE Grade 4 or 5, or securing the A Level grades needed for a university offer, every programme is planned around a specific target from the outset.
Resit preparation windows can be short, especially for November GCSE exams. Our focused approach ensures every lesson is spent on the areas that will have the greatest impact on the final result.
Our tutors are selected through one of the most rigorous vetting processes in the UK tutoring sector. Every tutor holds a degree from a recognised university, has passed a full DBS and safeguarding check and has been screened before working with any student. The ones who make it through become part of the Eximus Education family, and we stand behind every match we make.
4 out of 5 students have shown to achieve A or B grades after just 10 hours of tutoring with us historically
Known for being highly effective, personalised, and exam-focused
Super flexible one-to-one and group online tutoring, with schedules designed to fit your pace and needs.
Specialising in key exam techniques, revision strategies, and past paper practice for all subjects
Our GCSE resit tutoring starts from £26 per hour and A Level resit tutoring from £28 per hour, both on a fully flexible pay as you go basis with no contract, no joining fee and no minimum number of sessions. For families searching for affordable online tutors for resit preparation, our model gives full flexibility without compromise on the quality of teaching.
Start by completing a short enquiry form. We'll then arrange a friendly consultation to understand your child's academic goals, confidence levels, learning style and the areas where they need the most support. The more we know, the better we can help.
Using everything you've shared, we'll pick a tutor who matches your child's subject, exam board, current level and personality. We'll also share their profile with you, so you can feel completely confident before lessons begin.
Every family receives a free trial lesson with their matched tutor before making any commitment. If you don't feel it's the right fit, we'll arrange another carefully matched tutor and a second free trial, at no extra cost. Your child's comfort and confidence come first.
Once you're happy, lessons can begin on a schedule that suits your family. There are no fixed timetables or minimum commitments, just flexible, pay-as-you-go tutoring with regular progress updates to keep you informed.
The resit playbook
A GCSE or A Level resit gives students another opportunity to achieve the grades they need after an unsuccessful first attempt. The new result replaces the previous grade on the student's record rather than being averaged with it, making a resit an important opportunity to improve future education and university prospects. Success, however, requires more than simply repeating the same revision—it demands a more targeted approach.
For GCSE students, resits most commonly involve English Language or Mathematics after narrowly missing a Grade 4 or Grade 5. Depending on the subject, students may sit the November examination series or the main summer examinations. A Level resits take place during the summer examination series and are often chosen by students looking to meet a university offer, improve previous grades, or retake subjects as private candidates.
Regardless of the qualification, effective resit preparation focuses on identifying knowledge gaps, strengthening exam technique, and mastering the question styles and mark schemes used by the relevant exam board. With a structured preparation plan and specialist tuition, students can approach their resits with greater confidence and a clear strategy for improving their results.
How resit preparation works
Every resit programme follows the same three phase structure, adapted to the student's specific subject, exam board, starting grade and the time available before the sitting.
The first sessions focus on understanding exactly where marks were lost in the original sitting. Which question types caused the most difficulty, where timing broke down, and which topics were weaker than expected. This diagnostic phase means no time is spent going back over ground the student has already mastered. Every session that follows targets the actual gaps rather than the whole syllabus.
With the gaps identified, sessions shift to closing them systematically, covering the topics that cost marks first and building through to the mark scheme expectations that separate a C from an A in written subjects. GCSE maths resit tuition at this stage focuses on the specific question types and methods that the student's exam board rewards. A Level resit preparation digs into the extended answer and evaluation skills that move a grade from a D to a B.
In the weeks before the exam, sessions move to full timed practice papers sat under exam conditions, marked by the tutor and reviewed in detail. This is widely considered the best way to prepare for GCSE and A Level exam resits, since familiarity with the paper format under timed conditions is what separates students who know the content from those who perform on the day
GCSE and A Level resits are offered at different times of the year. Understanding which examination series applies to you helps you plan your tuition and register before the relevant deadline.
Available for:
GCSE English Language
GCSE Mathematics
Best suited for:
Students aiming to secure a Grade 4 as quickly as possible.
Registration:
Late September / Early October
Results:
Mid-January
Available for:
All GCSE subjects
All A Level subjects
Best suited for:
Students resitting any A Level or GCSE subject not available in November.
Registration:
Late February / Early March
Results:
mid-August
Are you a private candidate?
A private candidate is someone who enters an exam independently rather than through a school or college. Most resit students outside the school system, including adult learners, year 12 students and home-educated candidates, sit as private candidates. The process is straightforward once the steps are clear.
Decide which subject you are resitting and confirm which exam board you are registered with. Most resit students continue with the same board, though switching is permitted. AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas all accept private candidates.
You must register through a JCQ-approved exam centre that accepts private candidates for your chosen board and subject. Your Eximus Education resit tutor can recommend centres they have worked with before. Book early since capacity is limited, particularly for November.
Exam fees for private candidates vary by centre and subject, typically between £100 and £300. Confirm the cost and payment terms directly with your chosen centre well before the entry deadline.
Once the exam date is confirmed, begin GCSE resit tutoring or A Level resit preparation with your matched Eximus Education tutor immediately. The date determines the revision schedule, the mock timetable and the point at which sessions should intensify before the exam.
Experience our approach to resit tuition with a free 30-minute trial lesson. We'll match you with a tutor based on your subject, exam board, and academic goals, so you can make an informed decision before enroling.
One to one GCSE resit tuition with Eximus Education starts from £26 an hour. There is no advance payment, no minimum term and no contract. Every student begins with a free 30 minute trial lesson before any sessions are booked, and all sessions run on a fully flexible pay as you go basis.
For a November resit, GCSE resit results are published in mid-January, giving the student a fast route to a grade 4 without waiting until the following August. The window between August results day and November is approximately ten to twelve weeks, which is enough time for focused preparation if sessions begin immediately.
Yes, we work with adult GCSE tutoring candidates of all ages who are returning to education or need a grade 4 in maths or English for employment, nursing, teaching, apprenticeships or university applications. The process is the same as for school age students, with a free trial lesson, flexible scheduling and sessions matched to the exam board and series you are sitting.
Yes, A Level resit preparation is available for students who narrowly missed a conditional offer, are applying to more competitive courses for the following year, or want to strengthen their UCAS application by improving a previous grade.
A resit student has already sat the paper once, which means there is existing evidence of where marks were lost. Our resit tutors begin by reviewing the previous result, wherever possible including the marked script, and build the sessions specifically around the gaps and technique issues that the previous result reveals.
Yes, every new student receives a free 30 minute trial lesson with their matched resit tutor before any sessions are booked. The trial lesson typically begins with a review of the previous result and an assessment of where the preparation needs to focus. You can assess the quality of teaching and the tutor's approach before making any commitment.
We respond to every enquiry within 15 minutes and aim to have a tutor matched and a free trial lesson arranged shortly after. In most cases students have a tutor confirmed within the same day as their enquiry, which matters particularly for students with a short preparation window.
